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This is the ninth annual awards program presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine and supported by founding and title sponsor RBC Royal Bank.

Since the inception of the awards, the goal has been to highlight the contributions of immigrants to this country, and share their stories of struggle and triumph — something that is needed now more than ever in the global environment of anti-immigrant sentiment.

“Canada as a country has been steadfast in its position that we are a nation of immigrants — stronger, kinder and more innovative because of immigration, not in spite of it,” says Margaret Jetelina, editor of Canadian Immigrant magazine. “Our magazine and RBC Top 25 Awards have played an important role in sharing the stories of immigrants and refugees who have come to Canada to fulfill their dreams and give back to their adopted land.”

The 2017 awards will be historic as well, because this year’s winners will be announced in time to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, a momentous occasion in the history of a nation built by immigrants.

Who can be nominated for RBC Top 25?

A nominee can be anyone who has immigrated to Canada and has since contributed to the success and uplifting of this country and/or its people. Achievements can be either professional or personal. Nominees must hold landed immigrant (Permanent Resident) or citizen status in Canada, and must reside in Canada.

Some of the past winners include two former Governor Generals of Canada Adrienne Clarkson and Michaëlle Jean, national broadcaster Ian Hanomansing, celebrity entrepreneur Robert Herjavec and star chef Vikram Vij, and the late architect Bing Thom, to name a few.

Special honours for entrepreneurs and youth

This will also be the third year that sponsor RBC selects one of the winners for its special RBC Entrepreneur Award. This year, we are also introducing the new Youth Award, which will recognize the achievements of young immigrants (between 15 and 30) who are making a difference in their adopted country through achievement and/or service, and show great potential as long-term nation builders.

Similar to our RBC Entrepreneur Award, the Youth Award will be an additional honour given to one of the RBC Top 25 winners. No additional application process required for either recognition.

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Founded in 2004, the magazine began with a mandate to "inform, educate and motivate" immigrants to Canada and assist them in their new found journey. Since then, the magazine has grown to be the only national multi-platform brand for all immigrants to Canada, on topics from careers to education to settlement.
Canadian Immigrant not only connects newcomers in Canada, but also aspiring immigrants from more than 150 countries.

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